TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 24-28, 2012Highway work zones in the Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

(NEW) or (UPDATE) Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

Secondary Roads
* Route 617 – Road closed for widening and safety improvements. Estimated completion is May 2013.
* Route 633 – Replacement of Cowpasture River Bridge and approaches from 1.46 miles south of Route 634 to 1.14 miles south of Route 634. Be alert for flagger traffic control. Estimated completion is May 17, 2013.
* Route 638 (Natural Well Road) – Bridge over Jackson River closed until further notice for repairs. This location is 0.1-mile west from Route 687 (Jackson River Road) to 0.6-mile east from Route 666 (Morris Hill Road). Motorists can use the following routes for a detour: Route 687 to Route 641 (Indian Draft Road) to Route 666.
* (UPDATE) Various roads – Shoulder repairs, pipe replacement, brush cutting and ditch/drainage repairs. Flagger traffic control, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Secondary Roads
* Route 608, south end of Forge Road – fiber optic cable work continues into Natural Bridge and Glasgow.
* (UPDATE) Route 763 (Lincoln Road) at Route 11. Utility project. Install water transmission line on northwest shoulder of Route 763 for 0.60 mile to the intersection of Route 11. Installation will continue on the east should of Route 11 northbound for 1.23 miles. Crossovers may be closed as the work progresses. Estimated completion is the end of January 2013.
* (UPDATE) Various roads – Grading, pothole repairs, pipe replacement, ditching, and brush cutting. Flagger traffic control, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* (UPDATE) Various roads – Tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Wednesday to Friday.

Primary Roads
* Route 11, northbound – Bridge work on the bridge over Cooks Creek just north of the intersection with Route 257 near Bridgewater. Lane closures with a traffic barrier will be in place 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Traffic reduced to a single 12-foot lane with a 14-foot clear width between the barrier. Estimated completion in late December, weather permitting.
* Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Turn lane and commercial entrance permit work from Harrisonburg City limits to Route 726 (Stone Spring Road). Work zone will have shoulder closures and intermittent right lane closures.
* Various roads – Mowing, pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching and grading. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PAGE COUNTY
Primary Road
* Route 340 – Bridge construction work over Compton Creek and Norfolk Southern Railway and approaches, 1.40 miles south of the Page and Warren County lines to 3.50 miles south of the Page and Warren County lines. Daily lane closures with flagger traffic control. Shoulder closures, 24 hours-a-day. Motorists should use extreme caution and obey posted speed limit. Estimated completion is fall 2013. The bridges are still under construction but the portion of Route 340 from 3.27 miles to 2.95 miles south of the Page and Warren County line will open with new travel lanes after noon on Monday, Nov. 26. Motorists should use extra caution in this area as drives become familiar with this new traffic pattern.
* Various roads – Mowing, pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Secondary Roads
* Route 603 (Fleeburg Road) – Naked Creek Bridge Project. Replacement work at the intersection of Route 603 and Route 609 (Naked Creek Road). Periodic temporary lane closures, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion is April 2013.
* Route 686 (Smeltzer’s Road) – Compton Creek/Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge project. New alignment of Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Memorial Highway). Intersection of Route 686 (Smeltzer’s Road) and Route 340, from 0.24 miles south of the intersection of Route 662 (Compton Hollow Road) at Route 340, was permanently closed on May 23. A cul-de-sac will be constructed at the west end of Route 686. Motorists wishing to access Route 686 will need to turn off of Route 340 onto Route 662 and travel 0.26 miles east on Route 662 to the intersection of Route 686. Signs will be posted.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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